Presbyterian St Lukes Hospital School of Nursing - Alpha Yearbook (Chicago, IL)

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A FINE TEACHER IS VERY RARE. The class of 1951 proudly dedicates this yearbook to Mrs. Grace Mateo. Her sympathetic understanding of students ' prob- lems proved to make her our favorite. She not only taught us, but has shown us the underlying principles and basic knowledge of nursing; therefore, it is with great pleasure we dedicate this yearbook to her.

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I Our Faculty, Alumnae Association, our Board of Trustees, our Nursing Council, Medical Board, Woman ' s Board, Medical Auxiliary and Hospital Staff all bring you greetings on this your Commence- ment Day. Commencement — Beginning need hold no fears for you because you stand prepared; you may be triumphant. You have spent three years in study and practice in nursing. You have the knowledge, skill, understanding and insight, considered neces- sary for you to begin as a professional nurse. You bring your gifts of knowledge, skill, understanding and ability to communicate, into a world alive with breath-taking achievements, in science, in social relations and in communications; and yet a sick world full of misunderstandings and conflicts. You have and should cherish a sense of humility, that humility born of respect, such humility is a strength to you — a strength to face the challenge of today and to prepare you to use all your gifts. You are nurses, it is your privilege to be with the sick when they need you most, when they are helpless; to carry out the doctor ' s orders, to relieve the suffering of the sick through your skill and gentle care. You cannot give all the nursing care To the Class of 1951 at the Commencement Exercises, St. James Episcopal Church from necessary yourself; you must instruct, guide and inspire your helpers to do their part. You can teach the famihes so that sickness can be prevented. You work so closely with doctors, hospital administrators, pubhc health agencies, both private and tax sup- ported, that you must seek insight into their prob- lems too. Yes, if you use wisely all your gifts; accept guidance, and continuously seek more knowledge, greater skill, deeper understanding and insight, you need not be afraid nor discouraged; quite the con- trary you have it in your power to gain serenity and the security which comes only from working through difficulties and giving the best of yourselves. Then not only will you have helped Mothers, Fathers, Brothers, and Sisters back to health or to endure more easily their suffering but you will have helped to cure the conflicts and misunderstandings through- out the world. It is no idle chance that all your milestones are celebrated in church, it is because we know that all professional ethics are dependent upon religion for faith and love, and that only through faith and love can you go unafraid and gain the triumph in your profession which may be yours.